MK3 Enclosure Alternatives (other than Lack?)  

Re: MK3 Enclosure Alternatives (other than Lack?)

There are plenty, but it depends on how much work you are willing to put into it...
this is quite nice: https://shop.prusa3d.com/forum/improvements-archive--f85/smart-3d-printing-enclosure-t14378.html
but you could also go straight to the hardware store and just buy some planks/acrylic sheets and make it 100% custom and unique.
Or the other way round "maximum budget" solution: Photo studio tent.

Sure the Lack is not high quality, but what can you expect for 5.99? And due to the low price you can simply give it a shot, even if it is just a temporary solution. Also there are plenty of mods for it (stabilizers, mounts, etc) to make it high quality and unique.
This is a pretty nice build if you are okay with pimping your Lack: https://www.thingiverse.com/make:578168

Re: MK3 Enclosure Alternatives (other than Lack?)

There are plenty, but it depends on how much work you are willing to put into it...
this is quite nice: https://shop.prusa3d.com/forum/improvements-archive--f85/smart-3d-printing-enclosure-t14378.html
but you could also go straight to the hardware store and just buy some planks/acrylic sheets and make it 100% custom and unique.
Or the other way round "maximum budget" solution: Photo studio tent.

Sure the Lack is not high quality, but what can you expect for 5.99? And due to the low price you can simply give it a shot, even if it is just a temporary solution. Also there are plenty of mods for it (stabilizers, mounts, etc) to make it high quality and unique.
This is a pretty nice build if you are okay with pimping your Lack: https://www.thingiverse.com/make:578168

Fantastic - thanks for sharing.

Re: MK3 Enclosure Alternatives (other than Lack?)

There have been a number of people that are using Network Rack enclosures for their printers. ... for example
https://www.cableorganizer.com/p/erwen-wallmount-enclosures/

Note: There are a lot of options/vendors out there so look around.

They're sturdy, already have hinged doors/panels and ready to mount components internally. Many will have at least 1 vent area, etc.

Re: MK3 Enclosure Alternatives (other than Lack?)

This is what I just finished putting together and placed my MK3 w/MMU2 in.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5EW83Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Re: MK3 Enclosure Alternatives (other than Lack?)

JkSniper one uses 3030 aluminum extrusion.
I really like it and really did my research on it, but I found trying to ordering 3030 very difficult and too costly to import from US to Canada.

Also look at the server cabinets.
I was worried the description says the rails were not removable.
I did contact the manufacture of the one I look at and they said it was removable.
https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAA7U3SP7589&ignorebbr=1

What i ended up going with is this:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2907575

Her Ikea design really look polish.
Finding all the correct thing to purchase is a pain.
There is a printer shelve(adjustable for mmu2?) and filament shelve.
I am just having trouble putting the doors on.

Re: MK3 Enclosure Alternatives (other than Lack?)

[...]
Also look at the server cabinets.
I was worried the description says the rails were not removable.
[...]

You know, as long as you never want to reinstall them any rail is removable with the proper saw... 😉

Re: MK3 Enclosure Alternatives (other than Lack?)

or you can go to printed solid.com and buy one of their enclosures https://www.printedsolid.com/products/safety-enclosure-for-prusa-printers

Re: MK3 Enclosure Alternatives (other than Lack?)

I was just looking at this one. I sent them an email asking about customizing it so I can fit the MMU in there with it. We'll see.

https://www.3dupfitters.com/products/prusa-acrylic-enclosure-kit

RE: MK3 Enclosure Alternatives (other than Lack?)

FYI, the MMU2/2S version of the 3DUPfitters Prusa enclosure is now shipping.